Chillicothe Mayor Jack Everson talks Saturday morning about his time as being mayor of Chillicothe and what plans lay ahead for the future.

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Mayor Jack Everson has more than 30 years of management experience in the private sector, but since taking public office in January 2012, he has had to put that experience into practice while under public scrutiny handling several high-profile personnel matters involving key city employees.

It's scrutiny that has sometimes led to claims from members of the public and even some on the city council that the mayor was not acting quickly enough - criticism he said he's endured to do what he feels is right.

"It's a chess game where you're looking ahead and seeing what your options are and what will ...